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Tony Bennett: the Great American Songbook crooner

The US singer successfully bridged the worlds of pop music and jazz on a global scale for more than 60 years

The Independent UK

Tony Bennett obituary

American singer whose artistry and power earned him hits in the 50s and 60s, and a late career renaissance

The Guardian - UK

Amid pop’s revolutions, Tony Bennett was a steady, classy constant

He had ups and downs both professional and personal, but by rejecting fashion and forging ahead with his jazz-informed, after-hours style, Bennett remained hugely admired

The Guardian - UK

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Tony Bennett, king of the American Songbook, dead at 96

The beloved singer and interpreter of pop standards won 20 Grammy awards over a career that touched eight decades.

WEKU

Tony Bennett, iconic interpreter of the Great American Songbook, dies at 96

His publicist confirmed his passing, saying he died in his hometown of New York. There was no specific cause, but Bennett had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2016.

Chicago Sun-Times

Tony Bennett, masterful stylist of American musical standards, dies at 96

Tony Bennett, the eminent stylist and last of the great saloon singers whose devotion to classic American songs and knack for creating new standards such as "I Left My Heart In San Francisco" graced a decadeslong career, has died at 96

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